Wolf Hunting: Conflict Between Hobby Hunters and Activists
Sawn-off hunting stands, nails in car tyres — animal rights activists set deadly traps for hobby hunters.
Dangerous Confrontation in Germany
The growing tension between hobby hunters and animal rights activists has led to Germany a dangerous confrontation.
The animal rights activists, frustrated by the shooting permits issued for the wolf, have resorted to militant means to protect wolves. This escalation is complicating the situation for all parties involved, writes Fokus Online.
Hobby Hunters Living in Fear
Hobby hunters are facing a difficult decision. On the one hand, they want to support farmers and sheep breeders whose herds are threatened by wolf attacks. On the other hand, they are also concerned about their own safety. Acts of violence such as setting fire to hunting stands or placing nails on forest paths are causing hobby hunters to live in fear and terror.
Livestock protection is not enough
It is clear that the current livestock protection measures are insufficient to protect the animals. Wolves are intelligent and learn quickly. Once they have learned how to access easy prey, they repeat this behaviour time and again. This leads to a rising number of kills and to even more conflicts between the various interest groups.
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